"gem squash" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gem squashes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gem squash (plural gem squashes)
  1. A small, round variety of summer squash, Cucurbita pepo. Related terms: egg squash
    Sense id: en-gem_squash-en-noun-qszFqfTt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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